Gush Etzion attack leaves one dead, three wounded
‘Today we saw engagement, determination, and professional conduct, exactly as we expect and train for in the IDF.’
‘Today we saw engagement, determination, and professional conduct, exactly as we expect and train for in the IDF.’
‘If required, we must be prepared for a rapid transition to a broad offensive to seize additional areas beyond the yellow line.’
Intelligence assessments indicate that Hamas is exploiting the ceasefire to rebuild its tunnel network and rearm with more missiles.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met with the U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Kain to review regional threats, including Gaza, and reinforce the strategic partnership between the Israeli and U.S. militaries.
Analysts suggest it may take Iran over a decade to rebuild its compromised infrastructure.
‘We must now strengthen the foundations and routines, care for our people and their families, and prepare for the upcoming challenges that exist across all fronts.’
The Chief of Staff expressed his appreciation for the soldiers’ great dedication.
Israeli forces continue to strike Hamas targets in the Gaza City area ahead of the ground invasion, with the IDF stating on Wednesday that more than 360 targets were attacked by dozens of aircraft in three waves.
Eight people were arrested for disrupting public order and causing damage to public and private property, the Israel Police announced.
He also praised reservists preparing to redeploy this week as operations continue in Gaza City, stressing their role in sustaining Israel’s defense.
Israel’s military doctrine under Zamir is shifting toward long-term strategic containment of Iran.
The IDF’s strategy of entering, withdrawing, and re-entering hotspots has allowed Hamas to regroup and rebuild.
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced that Doha was working to facilitate the resumption of talks between Israel and Hamas in the near future.
On the eve of the attack Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir presented the cabinet with projected Israeli casualties.
